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07.08.2023 - 11:41 / blog.fantasticgardeners.co.uk
Spring is finally here and so is warmer weather, as well as the urge to open every window to let fresh air inside your home once again. For one in five people in the UK, however, the latter presents a dilemma.
As most hay fever sufferers know, the beginning of each year becomes an internal struggle between the desire to welcome the fresh spring air with open windows and the knowledge that, as soon as you do so, your home will be invaded by sneeze-inducing pollen.
Usually, the longing to dispel stale air wins the battle and your home becomes a minefield of pollen, which patiently floats midair waiting to trigger an allergic response. To help you overcome this predicament, we have put together a list of ways to minimise the amount of pollen which enters your home.
As the majority of hay fever reactions are triggered by grass pollen, it is advisable to keep your lawn short so that it cannot flower and release pollen. If you don’t have the time or your allergies are too severe, contact us to ask about our lawn care service. Other than this, consider replacing the plants which release pollen into the air with non-flowering alternatives (check out our article “Your guide to an allergy-free garden” for more information). This will allow you to enjoy your garden more during the hay fever season and reduce the amount of pollen which makes its way indoors.
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Helianthus annus ‘Sonja’
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